Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 3-5 years experience in corporate finance and/or professional services/consulting roles in the Software/SaaS industry
- Demonstrated prowess in financial and strategic planning, including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial modeling and analysis, capital budgeting and familiarity with corporate accounting
- Excellent analytical, modeling and communication skills, in-depth experience with financial statement analysis and a strong understanding of corporate finance concepts
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with collaborative office tools (e.g., SharePoint) a plus
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task; an independent / flexible problem solver who can cope positively with changes in the work environment
- Ability to respond and prioritize effectively while meeting deadlines
- Proficiency with full financial statement modeling and forecasts, including sales, revenue, gross and operating margin, net working capital, and cash flow
- Experience with financial and strategic planning, operational budgeting, and capital budgeting and familiarity with corporate accounting concepts
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), and cloud-based planning tools (e.g., Planful)
What the job involves
- Absolute is seeking an experienced, energetic, analytical-minded person looking to continue their professional development within a fast-paced Global Finance Team
- Reporting into the AVP, Finance, this role involves work at the corporate level, analyzing data to provide executives with the information needed to make informed business decisions
- Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and operating results and information, improving forecast accuracy and visibility
- Analyze departmental results to forecast, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package for senior executive leaders and PE operating partners
- Prepare of annual budget, quarterly and monthly forecasts
- Prepare of supplementary information for inclusion in quarterly BOD presentations
- Participate in the evolution and execution of financial updates for various internal and external stakeholders, including senior executive leaders and the Company’s Board
- Support the financial evaluation and implications of potential new products, operating models, contracts, marketing programs and technology solutions
- Collaborate with analysts and managers across the organization to coordinate use of data and KPIs
- Develop and manage financial tools that provide visibility and transparency into departmental costs, as well as to automate routine tasks and streamline processes
- Act as the super-user and administrator of the cloud-based forecasting system, developing dashboards and other relevant reports to facilitate executive leadership on their business decisions
- Perform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis for use in presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits, and matching programs for retirement plans
- Training and career development to help you grow, personally and professionally
- Bright, modern offices with ergonomic workspaces, and areas for team collaboration and individual focus
- In-office art gallery, seasonally refreshed with a vibrant selection from British Columbia artists
- Free refreshments, from pastries to popcorn to pizza, and a huge selection of hot and cold beverages
- Onsite fitness classes to burn off calories from the free snacks and keep you mentally sharp
- Monthly social events and an annual retreat to bring the team together and celebrate our wins
- Work/life balance with flexible time off and Absolute-sponsored events for the whole family
About Absolute Security
Absolute Security is partnered with more than 28 of the world’s leading endpoint device manufacturers, embedded in the firmware of 600 million devices, trusted by 21,000 global enterprises, and licensed across 14 million PC users. With the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform integrated into their digital enterprise, customers ensure their mobile and hybrid workforces connect securely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world and that business operations recover quickly following cyber disruptions and attacks. Our award-winning capabilities have earned recognition and leadership status across multiple technology categories, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Endpoint Security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Firmware-Embedded Persistence, Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA), and Zero Trust Platforms. To learn more, visit www.absolute.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
ABSOLUTE SECURITY, ABSOLUTE, the ABSOLUTE LOGO, AND NETMOTION are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation ©2024, or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of Absolute or their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark, or at all, herein is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark.
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 3-5 years experience in corporate finance and/or professional services/consulting roles in the Software/SaaS industry
- Demonstrated prowess in financial and strategic planning, including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial modeling and analysis, capital budgeting and familiarity with corporate accounting
- Excellent analytical, modeling and communication skills, in-depth experience with financial statement analysis and a strong understanding of corporate finance concepts
- Extensive knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with collaborative office tools (e.g., SharePoint) a plus
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task; an independent / flexible problem solver who can cope positively with changes in the work environment
- Ability to respond and prioritize effectively while meeting deadlines
- Proficiency with full financial statement modeling and forecasts, including sales, revenue, gross and operating margin, net working capital, and cash flow
- Experience with financial and strategic planning, operational budgeting, and capital budgeting and familiarity with corporate accounting concepts
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), and cloud-based planning tools (e.g., Planful)
What the job involves
- Absolute is seeking an experienced, energetic, analytical-minded person looking to continue their professional development within a fast-paced Global Finance Team
- Reporting into the AVP, Finance, this role involves work at the corporate level, analyzing data to provide executives with the information needed to make informed business decisions
- Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and operating results and information, improving forecast accuracy and visibility
- Analyze departmental results to forecast, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package for senior executive leaders and PE operating partners
- Prepare of annual budget, quarterly and monthly forecasts
- Prepare of supplementary information for inclusion in quarterly BOD presentations
- Participate in the evolution and execution of financial updates for various internal and external stakeholders, including senior executive leaders and the Company’s Board
- Support the financial evaluation and implications of potential new products, operating models, contracts, marketing programs and technology solutions
- Collaborate with analysts and managers across the organization to coordinate use of data and KPIs
- Develop and manage financial tools that provide visibility and transparency into departmental costs, as well as to automate routine tasks and streamline processes
- Act as the super-user and administrator of the cloud-based forecasting system, developing dashboards and other relevant reports to facilitate executive leadership on their business decisions
- Perform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis for use in presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits, and matching programs for retirement plans
- Training and career development to help you grow, personally and professionally
- Bright, modern offices with ergonomic workspaces, and areas for team collaboration and individual focus
- In-office art gallery, seasonally refreshed with a vibrant selection from British Columbia artists
- Free refreshments, from pastries to popcorn to pizza, and a huge selection of hot and cold beverages
- Onsite fitness classes to burn off calories from the free snacks and keep you mentally sharp
- Monthly social events and an annual retreat to bring the team together and celebrate our wins
- Work/life balance with flexible time off and Absolute-sponsored events for the whole family
About Absolute Security
Absolute Security is partnered with more than 28 of the world’s leading endpoint device manufacturers, embedded in the firmware of 600 million devices, trusted by 21,000 global enterprises, and licensed across 14 million PC users. With the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform integrated into their digital enterprise, customers ensure their mobile and hybrid workforces connect securely and seamlessly from anywhere in the world and that business operations recover quickly following cyber disruptions and attacks. Our award-winning capabilities have earned recognition and leadership status across multiple technology categories, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Endpoint Security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Firmware-Embedded Persistence, Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA), and Zero Trust Platforms. To learn more, visit www.absolute.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
ABSOLUTE SECURITY, ABSOLUTE, the ABSOLUTE LOGO, AND NETMOTION are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation ©2024, or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Other names or logos mentioned herein may be the trademarks of Absolute or their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark, or at all, herein is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark.